spectacled caiman
A species of caiman native to Central and South America, named for the bony ridge between its eyes that resembles spectacles.
The spectacled caiman inhabits wetlands in Central and South America.
Hiragana variant of the kana spelling; less common than the katakana form.
Kanji spelling is rare and may not be widely recognized. The kana form is strongly preferred.
From 眼鏡 (megane, 'glasses') + カイマン (kaiman, 'caiman'), referring to the spectacle-like ridge between its eyes.